Posts by jmberry
Filet Mignon with a Black Garlic, Cabernet, and Port Wine Reduction
Black garlic[1] is the latest in a list of exotic ingredients hitting high-end retailers and restaurants. Black garlic, a product of warm temperature fermentation, is sweet like roasted garlic, only…
Read MoreHot Spiced Wine for the Holidays
If you don’t have time for Smoking Bishop, this hot spiced wine is an excellent alternative. Coming home to the smell of oranges and spices lifts the spirit during the winter’s chill.
Read MoreArrival of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
The arrival of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc kicked off our 2013 harvest with a bang, and the yeasts are now busy turning the juices into wine. With all of our…
Read More2010 Del Arroyo Zinfandel awarded Gold in the 2013 Best of the Bay Zinfandel Challenge
We were informed today that our 2010 Del Arroyo Zinfandel from the historic Livermore Valley continues its gold medal winning ways- awarded the Gold Medal in the 2013 Best of…
Read MoreOccasio went 7 for 7 in the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Livermore Valley scored big in the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and we are pleased to report that Occasio went 7 for 7 in this medal count- including gold…
Read MoreHeritage Collection wines released
This week, we release the first of our Heritage Collection wines, wines crafted to express a sense of place, providing an emotional connection to the earth in which they were…
Read More2009 Occasio Petit Verdot given a 90 point rating
James Beard Award winning wine writer Anthony Dias Blue gave our 2009 Occasio Petit Verdot a 90 point rating in the August issue of the Tasting Panel Magazine. Blue calls…
Read MoreReview of our 92-point Angelica
Wine Enthusiast Magazine has published the written review for our 92-point Angelica. Virginie Boone writes, “This wine is gorgeous, with flavors of hazelnut, pear and ripe green apple. It’s crisp,…
Read More2009 Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon receives highest recognition
Our 2009 Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon received the highest recognition for winemaking achievement in Livermore Valley, chosen best in three categories: Best Cabernet, Best Red Wine, and Best in Show.…
Read More2010 Angelica has been given a 92-point rating
News just in- Wine Enthusiast Magazine has given our 2010 Angelica a 92-point rating, scheduled to be written up in the June 2012 issue of their buyers guide. This is…
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